hindi
hindî with stress marks
no; not
Usage Note
Hindi is the standard word for negation and is frequently shortened to 'di' in casual conversation. To be polite when speaking to elders or superiors, always add 'po' or 'ho' (e.g., 'Hindi po').
Examples
" Hindi ako masaya. "
Natural Translation
I am not happy.
Literal Translation
Not I happy.
" Hindi ko alam ang sagot. "
Natural Translation
I do not know the answer.
Literal Translation
Not I know the answer.
" Hindi ko sinasadyang masaktan ka, pero pasensya na kung naabala kita kanina. "
Natural Translation
I didn't mean to hurt you, but I'm sorry if I bothered you earlier.
Literal Translation
Not by-me intentional hurt you, but sorry already if bothered I-you earlier.
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